Regulations for Flowing Waters
2010 Regulations for Flowing Waters
Regulations in this section are those that differ from statewide regulations on pages 8, 27-28 and 81 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Please check Page 10 for crappie and smallmouth bass daily limits.
Major
trout waters
Indicates (1) handicapped-accessible area, or (2) fishing open to holders of a disabled fishing (either a three-year or combination) disability license. One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing.
Arkansas River (and connecting waters accessible by boat)
Game fish may be snagged only from the bank within 100 yards below a lock or dam or from a boat between 100 yards below all lock and dams and the downstream entrance point of a lock structure. Trotlines may not be used from a lock and dam downstream to the nearest arrival point navigation marker. Striped and hybrid bass combined daily limit is 10. Ten channel catfish under 16 inches long may be taken in addition to the daily limit.
- Arkansas River
Hogging and noodling season is June 1-Oct. 31.
- Arkansas River (including the Arkansas Post Canal from Lock No. 1 to the Arkansas River) including lakes, bays and tributary streams accessible by boat from the Oklahoma state line to Dam No. 2
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately. The regulated reaches do not include Big Bayou Meto upstream from Highway 11; Plum Bayou upstream from Highway 79; Little Maumelle River upstream from Pinnacle Mountain State Park; Maumelle River upstream from Lake Maumelle Dam; Fourche LaFave upstream from Highway 113; Palarm Creek upstream from I-40; Cadron Creek upstream from the weir; Point Remove Creek upstream from Highway 113; Petit Jean River upstream from Pontoon Boat Ramp at Highway 154; Illinois Bayou upstream from the Russellville Waterworks; Big Piney and Little Piney Creeks upstream from Highway 359; Horsehead Creek upstream from Interstate 40; Mulberry River upstream from I-40; Frog Bayou upstream from Highway 162; or Lee Creek upstream from Lee Creek Dam.
- Gar Creek Landing (Franklin County)
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.
- From 100 yards below Dardanelle Dam to Highway 7
Open to fishing with rod or pole only (scaled rough fish may be taken by bowfishing or gigging during open season).
- From 100 yards below Dam No. 2 to the mouth of Morgan Cutoff
Open to fishing with rod or pole only (scaled rough fish may be taken by bowfishing or gigging during open season).
- From 100 yards below Dam No. 2 to the boat launching ramp immediately below the dam
Snagging game fish is legal while fishing from a boat.
- From 100 yards below any dam and within the outlet channels of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative at Barling and the Murray Hydroelectric Plant at North Little Rock
Fishing is limited to a single hand-held rod or pole and to taking scaled rough fish with bow and arrow. Refer to Page 31
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook if taking baitfish.
- In the Arkansas and White River Navigational Canal between Dam No. 1 (Norrell Dam) and the lower guardwall of the dam
Vessels may not be operated except when the tailwater elevation exceeds 104 msl and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signs are covered.
Bayou Bartholomew, from Highway 35 in Drew County to Little Bayou
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin, pickerel or blue catfish (20 inches or longer), largemouth bass (12 inches or longer) or buffalo (18 inches or longer) from these waters because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of flathead catfish, gar, pickerel, bowfin, blue catfish (20 inches or longer), largemouth bass (12 inches or longer) or buffalo (18 inches or longer). Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Bayou Meto, upstream from Highway 13
Do not eat fish (dioxin contamination).
- From Highway 11 to the Arkansas River: Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Beaver Tailwater
See White River, pages 76-77 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Big Creek tributary, (Columbia County) from Magnolia to Big Creek
Closed to fishing (PCB contamination).
Big Piney Creek, from Highway 359 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Big Spring (in Cotter, at the AGFC access to the White River) from its source to the
confluence with the White River, unless
otherwise specified
Catch-and-release area. Trout must be released immediately. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed). Chumming is not allowed. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole, and must attend it at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish. Fishing is allowed from sunrise to sunset. Only youths under age 16, accompanied by an adult, and disabled anglers may fish Big Spring.
- Adult disabled anglers must carry proof that they are 100 percent permanently and totally disabled and possess a valid AGFC sport fishing, lifetime fishing, or combination hunting and fishing license, and a valid trout permit.
- No fishing in the “swimming hole” at the upstream end of Big Spring, as indicated by signs.
- No motorized boats are allowed in Big Spring.
- Fishing derbies must be permitted in writing by AGFC District 2 Fisheries Biologist, and can include fishing with natural or scented baits, and harvest of trout.
Black River, from the Missouri state line to the Spring River confluence
Catfish may be snagged from Jan. 1-Feb. 15 with a daily limit of 5, of which no more than 2 flathead catfish may be taken.
Blanchard Springs,
from the spring to the confluence with North Sylamore Creek including
Mirror Lake
Anglers may use no more than two fishing rods or poles and must attend them at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at Mirror Lake.
Buffalo River (Ozark Zone Blue Ribbon Stream)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 14 inches long to keep. From confluence with Clabber Creek downstream to the confluence with the White River, smallmouth bass daily limit is 1 and must be at least 18 inches or longer to keep. Outboard motors may not be used on the Buffalo River upstream from Erbie Ford, nor larger than 10 horsepower from Erbie to the White River.
Bull Shoals Tailwater
See White River, pages 76-77 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Caddo River, above Lake DeGray (Ouachita Zone Quality Stream)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 12 inches long to keep.
Cadron Creek, from the weir to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Champagnolle Creek, including Little Champagnolle from Highway 278 to the Ouachita River
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin, drum, pickerel or largemouth bass longer than 13 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of largemouth bass longer than 13 inches, pickerel, flathead catfish, gar or bowfin to two meals per month but may eat other fish without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Collins Creek, from its source in JFK Park to the confluence of the Little Red River.
Catch-and-release area.
Trout must be released immediately. Only artificial lures with a single, barbless hooking point shall be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed). Chumming is not allowed. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole, and must attend it at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish. Fishing is allowed from sunrise to sunset. Only youths under 16 may fish on Collins Creek from its source to the wooden vehicle bridge in JFK Park. From the bridge to the Little Red River, fishing is restricted to youths under 16 or anglers over 16 accompanied by an actively fishing youth under 16. Anglers 16 or older must have a valid fishing license and trout permit.
Cossatot River (Ouachita zone quality stream)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is 2 and each must be 12 inches or longer to keep.
Crooked Creek (Ozark Zone Blue Ribbon Stream)
Except where noted below, smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 14 inches long to keep.
- Along the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation property near Kelley’s Slab
Smallmouth bass must be released immediately. - Between the Highway 62/412 Bridge and the Highway 62 Spur Bridge
Smallmouth bass daily limit is one and it must be at least 18 inches long to keep. - From Highway 101 Bridge downstream to the White River
Smallmouth bass daily limit is one and it must be at least 18 inches long to keep.
Cut-off Creek, from Highway 35 in Drew County to Bayou Bartholomew
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat fish from these waters because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of largemouth bass, pickerel, catfish, crappie, gar or bowfin to two meals per month and should not eat drum, buffalo, redhorse or suckers. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the
2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Dorcheat Bayou, Nevada County to Louisiana border
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under age seven should not eat fish from this body of water because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat largemouth bass longer than 16 inches and no more than two meals per month of pickerel, catfish, crappie, gar, bowfin, or largemouth bass (shorter than 16 inches). Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Dry Run Creek (Outflow from Norfork National Fish Hatchery)
Catch-and-release area. Trout must be released immediately. Only artificial lures with a single, barbless hooking point shall be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed). Chumming is not allowed. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole, and must attend it at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish. Fishing is allowed from sunrise to sunset. Only youths under 16 and mobility impaired anglers may fish Dry Run Creek (Norfork National Fish Hatchery outflow) from sunrise to sunset. Fishing from the pier is limited to mobility impaired anglers only. Mobility impaired card required for mobility impaired adult anglers.
Eleven Point River, from Missouri state line to the confluence of the Spring River
State law prohibits use of outboard motors larger than 30 horsepower at the propeller or jet pump. Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and must be 14 inches or longer to keep. Do not disturb Ozark hellbenders.
Frog Bayou, from Highway 162 Bridge to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Fourche La Fave River, from 100 yards below Nimrod Dam to the Highway 7 Bridge
Open to fishing with rod or pole only (scaled rough fish may be taken by bowfishing or gigging during open season).
- From Nimrod Dam to the South Fourche
Do not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under age seven should not eat largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
- From Highway 113 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Horsehead Creek, from I-40 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Illinois Bayou, from Russellville waterworks dam to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Kings River (Ozark Zone Quality Stream)
Except where noted below, smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 14 inches long to keep.
- From Trigger Gap to Highway 62 Bridge
Smallmouth bass daily limit is one and it must be at least 18 inches long to keep.
LaGrue Bayou, within 1,500 feet in any direction of the confluence with the White River
Water skiing is not allowed.
Lee Creek, downstream from Lee Creek Dam
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.
Little Maumelle River, from Pinnacle Mountain State Park to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Little Missouri River, above Lake Greeson (Ouachita Zone Quality Stream)
Except where noted below, smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 12 inches long to keep.
- From Lake Greeson (Narrows) Dam to Ouachita River
Smallmouth bass daily limit is one and must be 18 inches or longer to keep.
- Narrows Tailwater, from 100 yards below Lake Greeson (Narrows Dam) to Muddy Fork Road (Low Water Bridge)
A trout permit is required. Anglers may use no more than two fishing rods or poles and must attend them at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish.
- Narrows Tailwater brown trout catch and release
Any brown trout caught in Narrows Tailwater must be released immediately.
- Narrows Tailwater Special Regulation Areas
In the following areas, trout must be released immediately. Only artificial lures with single, barbless hooks may be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed). Chumming is not allowed.
- Narrows Catch-and-Release Area
100 yards below Lake Greeson (Narrows Dam) to the upstream end of Riverside Park.
- Narrows Summer Catch-and-Release Area
Upstream end of Riverside Park to the gas line crossing above River Ridge pool. May 1-Oct. 15th.
- Narrows Winter Catch-and-Release Area
300 yards downstream of Hinds Bluff Access to 300 yards upstream of Old Factory Site (Weir #2). Oct. 16-April 30.
Little Piney Creek, from Highway 359 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Little Red River, Greers Ferry Lake tributaries
Walleye from 20 inches to 28 inches long must be released immediately. Walleye daily limit is six, only one of which may exceed 28 inches.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
From 100 yards below Greers Ferry Dam to the Highway 305 bridge: A trout permit is required. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole and must attend it at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish. Only a single hooking point per pole may be used for bait fishing.
- Johnson Hole (South Fork)
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat largemouth bass 16 inches or longer because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat largemouth bass 16 inches or longer. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
- Greers Ferry Tailwater Slot Limit
From 100 yards below Greers Ferry Dam to the Hwy 305 Bridge. Trout from 16 to 24 inches must be released immediately and may not be in possession in this area. Only one trout exceeding 24 inches may be kept. - Greers Ferry Tailwater Special Regulation Areas
In the following areas, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed).
Chumming is not allowed. The same slot limit harvest restrictions for Greers Ferry Tailwater apply in these areas unless
otherwise noted.
- JFK Special Regulation Area
100 yards below Greers Ferry Dam downstream to approximately 0.5 miles downstream to the last Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery effluent outfall in John F. Kennedy Park, as indicated by signs.
- Mossy Shoals Special Regulation Area
Upstream end of Dunham Shoals to downstream end of Mossy Shoals, as indicated by signs.
- Cow Shoals Seasonal Catch-and-Release Area
Oct. 1-Dec. 31. Head of Cow Shoals to mouth of Canoe Creek, as indicated by signs. Only artificial lures with a single, barbless hooking point shall be used. Natural or scented baits are prohibited. All trout must be released immediately. Closed to night fishing (one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise).
Little River, below Millwood Dam
No limit on blue and channel catfish.
Maumelle River, from Lake Maumelle Dam to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
- At Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available
Mississippi River, between the levees (including from the confluence of the Mississippi and White rivers upstream to the Benzal Railroad Bridge, and from the confluence of the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers upstream to the Yancopin Railroad Bridge)
White bass daily limit is 50. Crappie, black and white combined, daily limit is 50. No limit on catfish. All sturgeon must be released immediately. Along the section of river bordering Tennessee, only one (channel, blue or flathead) may exceed 34 inches. Hogging for buffalo, catfish, carp and drum is legal May 1-July 15. While hogging, you may not raise any part of a natural or artificial device out of the water to aid in the capture of enclosed fish. Fishermen may not fish with more than 100 hooks.
Moro Creek and Bay, Highway 160 to the Ouachita River
Largemouth bass must be 13 inches or longer to keep. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat fish from these waters because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of bream, drum, buffalo, redhorse or suckers to two meals per month and should not eat largemouth bass, pickerel, catfish, crappie, gar or bowfin. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Mulberry River (Boston Mountain Zone Quality Stream)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 12 inches long to keep.
- From I-40 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Narrows Tailwater
See Little Missouri River, Page 73 of
the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
North Fork of the White River (Norfork Tailwater)
Only two brook trout, 14 inches or longer may be retained. Only one brown trout , 24 inches or longer may be retained. Only two cutthroat tout, 16 inches or longer may be retained.
- Norfork Tailwater, from 100 yards below Norfork Dam to White River
Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole and must attend it
at all times. No other devices shall be used to catch fish. A trout permit
is required. Chains or other objects capable of destroying aquatic
vegetation may not be dragged. - Norfork Catch-and-Release Area from downstream end of Long Hole to Bill Ackerman/River Ridge Walk-in Access
Catch-and-release area. Trout must be released immediately. Only artificial lures or flies may be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed). All hooking points must be barbless. Chumming is not allowed.
- Bill Ackerman/River Ridge Park Access
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.
Ouachita River (Ouachita Zone Quality Stream)
Except where noted below, smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Anglers should not eat largemouth bass, flathead catfish, pickerel, gar or bowfin because of mercury contamination. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
- South Fork
Smallmouth bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. Daily limit of two.
- Upstream from River Bluff Access (Ouachita Zone Quality Stream)
Smallmouth bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. Daily limit of two.
- Upstream from the mouth of the Little Missouri River
Hogging and Noodling are not allowed.
- From Remmel Dam to Sandy Beach Access (Camden)
Flathead catfish must be 20 inches or longer to keep.
- Downstream from River Bluff Access to the Blakely Mountain Dam and the South Fork of the Ouachita River upstream to Hovel Branch
Smallmouth bass must be released immediately.
- Downstream from Remmel Dam
Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches or longer to keep. Daily limit of two.
- Within 100 yards below Carpenter Dam (Lake Hamilton)
Personal flotation devices must be worn by every boater in this reach. Boaters must exit this area immediately when the siren sounds before hydropower generation.
- Within 100 yards below Remmel Dam (Lake Catherine)
Personal flotation devices must be worn by every boater in this reach. Boaters must exit this area immediately when the siren sounds before hydropower generation.
- Oxbow lakes, backwaters, overflow lakes and borrow ditches between Camden and the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge border
The general public, including pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding and children under the age of seven should not eat largemouth bass, flathead catfish, pickerel, gar or bowfin because of mercury contamination. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
- From Tate’s Bluff Bridge to Felsenthal Lock and Dam, including all waters accessible by boat from the main channel at normal water levels (65 feet MSL at Felsenthal Lock and Dam and 77 feet at Thatcher Lock and Dam)
Largemouth bass must be 13 inches or longer to keep. Persons fishing oxbow lakes that are exempt from this regulation should access those waters directly and not from the river channel during higher water levels.
Ouachita River, within Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge
Largemouth bass must be 13 inches or longer to keep. Persons fishing oxbow lakes that are exempt from this regulations should access those waters directly and not from the river channel during higher water levels. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding and children under the age of seven should not eat flathead or blue catfish, pickerel, gar, bowfin, drum, largemouth bass (13 inches or longer) or other species of bass because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin, drum, pickerel or largemouth bass (over 16 inches long) or other species of bass and should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass (13 inches to 16 inches long) or blue catfish. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Palarm Creek, from I-40 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Petit Jean River, from Pontoon Boat Ramp at Highway 154 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Piney
See Big Piney or Little Piney.
Plum Bayou, from Highway 79 to the Arkansas River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Point Remove Creek, from Highway 113 to the Arkansas River
No limit on blue and channel catfish.
Red River
Largemouth bass shorter than 15 inches must be released immediately.
Saline River, including its four headwater forks (Ouachita Zone Quality Stream)
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Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 12 inches long to keep.
- At Lyle Park
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.
- From Highway 79 (Cleveland County) to Stillion Bridge
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat flathead or blue catfish, gar, bowfin, drum, pickerel, largemouth bass (13 inches or longer) or redhorse (20 inches or longer) because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat blue or flathead catfish, gar, bowfin, drum, pickerel, largemouth bass (over 16 inches long) or redhorse (20 inches or longer) and should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass (13 inches to 16 inches long). Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
- From Stillion Bridge to the Ouachita River, including all waters accessible by boat from the main channel at normal water levels (65 feet MSL at Felsenthal Lock and Dam)
Largemouth bass must be 13 inches or longer to keep. Persons fishing oxbow lakes that are exempt from this regulation should access those waters directly and not from the river channel during higher water levels. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat flathead or blue catfish, pickerel, gar, bowfin, drum, largemouth bass (13 inches or longer) or other species of bass because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin, drum, pickerel or largemouth bass (over 16 inches long) or other species of bass and should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass (13 inches to 16 inches long) or blue catfish. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47
of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.
Spavinaw Creek, (Benton County)
From its source downstream east of the Highway 59 bridge: Catch-and-release area. A trout permit is required. Trout must be released immediately. Only artificial lures with a single, barbless hooking point shall be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed). Chumming is not allowed. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole, and must attend it at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish.
Spring River (Ozark Zone Quality Stream)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 14 inches long to keep.
Only two brown trout, 16 inches or longer, may be retained. Only 2 cutthroat trout, 16 inches or longer, may be retained.
- From 100 yards below Dam No.1 at Mammoth Spring State Park to the mouth of Myatt Creek
Anglers may use no more than two fishing rods and must attend them at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish.
- Cold Springs Access
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.
Spring River, South Fork (Ozark Zone Quality Stream)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 14 inches long to keep.
St. Francis River, from the Missouri state line to the Payneway Structure
Catfish may be snagged Jan. 1-Feb. 15 with a daily limit of 5 catfish, of which no more than 2 flathead catfish may be taken.
Strawberry River, Horseshoe Bend Pool (Izard County)
Game fish daily limit is half the statewide limit (see Page 8 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. You may use no more than two fishing rods and must attend them at all times. Below U.S. Highway 167 hogging and noodling season is June 1-Oct. 3.
Sulphur River
No limit on blue and channel catfish.
White River, Ozark Zone Stream
Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep.
- From Beaver Lake Dam downstream to Table Rock Lake (including all of its tributaries)
Walleye must be at least 18 inches long with a daily limit of four.
- Beaver Tailwater
White River from 100 yards below Beaver Dam to boundary signs at Houseman Access. A trout permit is required. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole and must attend it at all times. No other devices may be used to catch fish other than as specified for the paddlefish-snagging season.
- Beaver Tailwater Slot Limit
From Beaver Dam to boundary signs at Houseman Access. Trout from 13 to 16 inches in length must be released immediately and may not be in possession in this area. Only one fish exceeding 16 inches long may be kept. Bait fishing allowed only with a single, barbless hooking point (barbed-shaft baitholder hooks allowed).
- Beaver Tailwater Special Regulation Area
Artificial lures only area/no bait zone. Approximately 0.5 miles below Beaver Dam to approximately 100 yards upstream of Parker Bend Access as indicated by signs. Only artificial lures with a single, barbless hooking point shall be used. Natural or scented baits are not allowed. Chumming is not allowed.
- Paddlefish Snagging Season
From Beaver Lake Dam, (from the Corps of Engineers “No Fishing Beyond This Point” sign downstream) to the first Corps boat ramp on the left descending bank: From April 15 to June 15, snagging game fish is legal. Snagging must be discontinued once two trout have been taken. Snagged fish may not be released.
\ - From Bull Shoals Dam to 100 yards downstream
Fishing is not allowed.
- Bull Shoals Tailwater
From 100 yards below Bulls Shoals Dam to Highway 58 Bridge at Guion: A trout permit is required. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole and must attend it at all times. No other devices shall be used to catch fish.
Only two brook tout, 14 inches or longer may be retained. Only one brown trout, 24 inches or longer may be retained. Only two cutthroat trout, 16 inches or longer may be retained.
- Bull Shoals Catch-and-Release Areas
In the following areas, trout must be released immediately. Only artificial lures or flies may be used (natural or scented baits are not allowed). All hooking points must be barbless. Chumming is not allowed:
- Bull Shoals Catch-and-Release Area
From 100 yards below Bull Shoals Dam to the upstream boundary of Bull Shoals White River State Park, as indicated by signs: Catch-and-release Feb. 1-Oct. 31. Closed to fishing Nov. 1-Jan. 31 downstream to the wing dike at the Bull Shoals White River State Park Trout Dock;
- Bull Shoals Seasonal Brown Trout Catch-and-Release Area
From the wing dike at the Bull Shoals White River State Park trout dock to the downstream boundary of the park: Seasonal catch-and-release area for brown trout Nov. 1-Jan. 31. Brown trout must be released immediately. No fishing from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
- Rim Shoals Catch-and-Release Area (near Cotter)
From sign immediately above mouth of Jenkins Creek to the first electric power line downstream, as indicated by signs;
- Monkey Island Catch-and-Release Area
From the upstream end of Monkey Island to Moccasin Creek, as indicated by signs;
- Within 1,500 feet in any direction of the confluence of LaGrue Bayou and White River
Water skiing is not allowed.
- Bay Town/Indian Bay area
Water skiing is not allowed where signs are posted.
- In the Arkansas and White River Navigational Canal between Dam No. 1 (Norrell Dam) and the lower guardwall of the dam
Vessels may not be operated except when the tailwater elevation exceeds 104 msl and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signs are covered.
